Matthew Boeckermann
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Seasoned Machine Operator with 20 years of experience operating and maintaining mixing manufacturing equipment. Proficient in performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance functions. Safety-conscious individual comfortable operating forklifts, overhead cranes and jib cranes. Sound time management, communication and multitasking skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Collect Direct
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2022 - 04.2026
- Cultivated strong customer relationships to enhance loyalty and repeat business.
- Utilized point-of-sale systems to process transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Trained new sales associates on product knowledge and customer service techniques.
- Analyzed sales trends to identify opportunities for inventory optimization and promotions.
- Led daily team meetings to align on goals, share best practices, and motivate staff.
- Collaborated with management to implement training programs enhancing team performance.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Ink Maker
Sun Chemical Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Mixing Operator
Plasti Dip
Blaine, MN
03.2011 - 05.2021
- Led daily team meetings to align on goals, share best practices, and motivate staff.
- Collaborated with management to implement training programs enhancing team performance.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Monitored batch processes to maintain quality and consistency in production.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment usage best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced product quality and reduced waste.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and recommend adjustments for better outcomes.
- Led team meetings to discuss performance metrics and strategies for continuous improvement.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing setting without sacrificing attention to detail or quality standards.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to stay updated on current policies and maintain a secure workplace environment for all team members.
- Operated mixing equipment to ensure precise formulation of products.
- Increased product consistency by ensuring thorough mixing procedures were followed according to established guidelines.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance by conducting regular inspections, identifying issues, and coordinating repairs as needed.
- Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols, handling hazardous materials responsibly, and maintaining clean workspaces.
- Displayed strong problem-solving skills when faced with equipment malfunctions or unexpected production challenges, working swiftly to find solutions that minimized disruptions.
- Supported inventory management by accurately tracking raw materials usage and notifying supervisors of stock levels when necessary.
- Streamlined the mixing process through continuous improvement efforts and implementation of best practices.
- Worked closely with quality control teams to ensure all products met or exceeded customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines while upholding high-quality standards.
- Reviewed production schedules regularly to prioritize upcoming batches efficiently and minimize delays.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changes in production demands or schedule adjustments as required.
- Enhanced communication between departments by providing clear documentation on batch statuses and material requirements.
- Optimized production efficiency by maintaining accurate records of materials, weights, and batching times.
- Contributed to a reduction in downtime by assisting with equipment troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.
- Reduced waste and improved batch accuracy with proper utilization of scales and measuring equipment.
- Minimized errors during the mixing process by meticulously following recipe instructions for each specific product type.
- Assisted in training new employees on mixing operations, helping them become proficient team members quickly.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Used machinery and hand-filling methods to prepare orders.
- Completed large-batch blending by measuring out materials and using industrial-sized mixers to distribute materials evenly.
- Checked products carefully with screens and bagged large batches and smaller quality according to order specifications.
- Unloaded completed mixtures into containers for further processing.
- Operated blending and other machinery safely and in conformance with manufacturer instructions.
- Weighed out materials carefully and followed label requirements for each package.
- Tested sample materials to comply with specifications and general safety standards.
- Accurately recorded operational practices and production data.
- Tended accessory equipment to move and place materials during production process
- Determined project specifications and task prioritization by carefully reviewing work orders and related documents.
Production Ink Manufacturer
Sun Chemical Corporation
Roseville, MN
11.2000 - 01.2011
- Completed manual and machine-assisted filling and packaging of orders.
- Operated machinery, including [Type] and [Type] to blend different types of materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Totino Grace
FridleySkills
- Power and hand tools
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Machinery operations
- Scheduling flexibility
- Modifications and adjustments
- QC
- Blending expertise
- Production specifications
- Equipment cleaning
- Ingredient weighing
- Safety procedures
Experience
["Production Workers, All Other"],["Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders"]
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Sales Associate
Collect Direct
08.2022 - 04.2026
Ink Maker
Sun Chemical Corporation
06.2021 - 04.2022
Mixing Operator
Plasti Dip
03.2011 - 05.2021
Production Ink Manufacturer
Sun Chemical Corporation
11.2000 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Totino Grace